Materials

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Step 1

replace outdated dryer venting

install new aluminum flex duct

seal ducts together with aluminum tape

Expose the Duct

Cut through the drywall to expose the old duct work and remove the old flex duct (Image 1). Now you can install the new aluminum flex duct. Begin by connecting the new flex duct to the old one in the ceiling (Image 2) and sealing them together with aluminum tape (Image 3).

Step 2

secure duct with metal straps between studs

Add Reinforcement

Secure the duct every few feet with metal straps and screws between the studs.

Step 3

install metal access panel around duct

Install the Access Panel

Near the floor, create a 90-degree angle in the duct and install a metal access panel around it. This is where it will connect to the dryer. Once all the connections are made, re-install the drywall with tape and joint compound.

Step 4

install new exterior dryer vent

Install a New Exterior Vent

For a finishing touch, install a new exterior dryer vent. Remove the old vent, and install the new vent according to the manufacturer's instructions.

With so many moving parts and water seals, dishwashers can break or leak in a lot of places and damage the floor underneath. To simulate a dishwasher disaster, we had a tanker truck flood our dishwasher with more than 800 gallons of water.